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lostinrates

Davesnave wrote: »

It's been lovely here, and though cold, not bad enough to stop DD2 laying a bit of hedge.

Impressive!

sjaypink

I need help!!! Can't - or won't - post this in the arms as its visible by anyone & you never know whos reading

Got a wedding to go to next week. Invite asks for money rather than gifts..... for reasons I perhaps shouldn't go into, I am very reluctant to give money :cool:, but don't want to upset the couple by not giving them what they asked for.... any ideas?

....And I need a dress, a CHEAP dress! Are there still any sales on? :A

lostinrates

sjaypink wrote: »

I need help!!! Can't - or won't - post this in the arms as its visible by anyone & you never know whos reading

Got a wedding to go to next week. Invite asks for money rather than gifts..... for reasons I perhaps shouldn't go into, I am very reluctant to give money :cool:, but don't want to upset the couple by not giving them what they asked for.... any ideas?

....And I need a dress, a CHEAP dress! Are there still any sales on? :A

Loads of sales.

Give a bottle of champagne with a beautiful ribbon around it (you can say its for their first anniversary if any one asks) and don't refer to the cash at all, not once, turn up looking totally gorgeous. It'll be fine.

sjaypink

lostinrates wrote: »

Loads of sales.

Give a bottle of champagne with a beautiful ribbon around it (you can say its for their first anniversary if any one asks) and don't refer to the cash at all, not once, turn up looking totally gorgeous. It'll be fine.

That is an EXCELLENT idea :j and such a quick response

Re dress, only got Debenhams, Topshop & New Look here , no time to go anywhere else.... any nice online places for cheap dresses? Used to like koodos but last time I looked it was cr*p. :cool:

ETA: debenhams still have a sale online- hopefully there is a few gem left instore- I don't mind buying online but would rather try on before I buy

lostinrates

sjaypink wrote: »

That is an EXCELLENT idea :j and such a quick response

Re dress, only got Debenhams, Topshop & New Look here , no time to go anywhere else.... any nice online places for cheap dresses? Used to like koodos but last time I looked it was cr*p. :cool:

Monsoon? If their sale is still on can be some good buys but debenhams sale might be on in store and be a good option...nothing at home you can make do? What sort of dress code, colours, styles- ...?

Don't know where else sales are on..post in Health beauty or fashion, or I will pretending to be you if you want...tll me what we're looking for...

sjaypink

lostinrates wrote: »

Monsoon? If their sale is still on can be some good buys but debenhams sale might be on in store and be a good option...nothing at home you can make do? What sort of dress code, colours, styles- ...?

Don't know where else sales are on..post in Health beauty or fashion, or I will pretending to be you if you want...tll me what we're looking for...

No particular dress code I don't think- I just want a dress for the evening do- I'm thinking black or some black in it because I only have smart heel shoes - too cold for sandals- in black? Knee length? Ummm, I don't know- I'm not very girly really I have an idea of something like that dress Carol Vorderman made a bit famous? Dubbed 'superdress' or something? Very flattering variation on a shift, I think?

Too many question marks. I'm waffling, sorry

lostinrates

sjaypink wrote: »

No particular dress code I don't think- I just want a dress for the evening do- I'm thinking black or some black in it because I only have smart heel shoes - too cold for sandals- in black? Knee length? Ummm, I don't know- I'm not very girly really I have an idea of something like that dress Carol Vorderman made a bit famous? Dubbed 'superdress' or something? Very flattering variation on a shift, I think?

Too many question marks. I'm waffling, sorry

Don't wear black, just team you black shoes. Black at a wedding is bad luck, and a little rude:o even though I'm oldfashioned.

Size, sjay? and shape? and preferably your colouring....then I'll post...those Health and beauty fashionistas know me. I have an 'in'' there.

sjaypink

lostinrates wrote: »

Don't wear black, just team you black shoes. Black at a wedding is bad luck, and a little rude:o even though I'm oldfashioned.

Size, sjay? and shape? and preferably your colouring....then I'll post...those Health and beauty fashionistas know me. I have an 'in'' there.

Well, its a bit weird... its not the wedding, theyre getting married in the week, then the party is 5 days later, in a hotel in town, then will probably go clubbing after.... thats half why I'm thinking black is OK?

5'7/8, size 12, legs OK but not real long so don't like short dresses... had too many kids to have kept a decent waist.... biggish boobs- feel really self concious wearing high or round necks as they seem too matrony IYSWIM .... ?is what I'm trying to say is I prefer them out? :D Spend no more than £50. Dark hair, kind of tanned... well, I'm definately not pale

sjaypink

Think I did some shape test on Littlewoods- some Trinny and Sussannah nonsense

IIRC my shape is 'vase', if that means anything to any fashionistas?

Alo, forgot too add, must look good with lot of tattoos So, lets not go too smart.... although, Winehouse does try

lostinrates

sjaypink wrote: »

Well,

Done. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=29781225#post29781225